Lane Cove North crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
214 recorded in this period, compared with 235 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Lane Cove North
Lane Cove North is a residential suburb located 10 kilometres north-west of the Sydney central business district, within the postcode 2066 and primarily governed by the Lane Cove Municipal Council, with portions extending into the Willoughby City Council area. Geographically bounded to the east by Flat Rock Creek and surrounded by neighboring suburbs such as Chatswood, Artarmon, and Lane Cove, the area features a mix of traditional detached dwellings and a high density of medium-to-high-density apartment complexes, particularly along major transit corridors. Demographically, the suburb accommodates a diverse population characterized by a high proportion of professional workers, families, and overseas-born residents, supported by strong transport connections to the Sydney CBD.
Local life in Lane Cove North centers around community-focused amenities, parks, and local commercial hubs, complemented by its proximity to the larger retail centers of Chatswood and Lane Cove village. The suburb features extensive natural bushland reserves, walking trails, and recreational facilities along the Lane Cove River catchment and local creeks, such as Tambourine Bay Reserve and Lane Cove National Park nearby. Educational and community needs are served by a network of local schools, childcare facilities, and bus services that connect residents to major employment and commercial nodes across the Lower North Shore.
Historically, the area was traditionally inhabited by the Guringai Aboriginal people before European settlement in the early 19th century. The locality derived its name from Lieutenant William Lane, an early colonial settler, and developed slowly from timber-getting and agricultural land into a residential area as transport infrastructure improved during the 20th century. While much of the suburb's built environment has been modernized through contemporary urban consolidation, pockets of historical significance remain linked to the broader European settlement and infrastructural development of the Lower North Shore.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 26 | 27 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 22 | 18 |
| Steal from dwelling | 21 | 28 |
| Fraud | 17 | 25 |
| Malicious damage to property | 16 | 19 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 12 | 6 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 10 | 20 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 10 | 13 |
| Other theft | 10 | 6 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 7 | 7 |
| Trespass | 7 | 11 |
| Breach bail conditions | 6 | 6 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 5 | 5 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 4 | 2 |
| Other drug offences | 4 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 4 | 1 |
| Sexual assault | 4 | 3 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 4 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 11,773 residents. This is not a current population estimate.
Sources and interpretation
These are police-recorded incident or victim counts, not every unreported incident or a prediction of personal safety. Percentage changes are not tests of statistical significance; small counts need particular care.